Bingo Burger

Coloradans are increasingly focusing their attention on the state's southern half, which, until recently, seemed to be missing out on the state's northern counterpart's fast expansion and international recognition. Places like Pueblo have a tenacity and unpretentious character that many believe is currently missing from other sections of the Centennial State, thanks to a cost of living that is still reasonably accessible and a style of life that is significantly less hectic than Denver or Boulder's.

Bingo Burger, which opened in 2007, doesn't have much of a history, but its birth story and local legacy exemplify Colorado's DIY, odds-defying attitude. During Pueblo's Annual Chile & Frijole Festival, chef Richard Warner set up a grill outside of his wife's bakery. Warner's excellent burgers were well-known in town, and a brick-and-mortar location was constructed three years later to fulfill rising local demand. In Colorado Springs, a second facility was later opened.

The skillful inclusion of the Pueblo chile, a characteristic Colorado ingredient that should not be confused with New Mexico's Hatch chile, is what sets the "Bingo Burger" apart. Unlike other burgers that merely add chiles after they've already been cooked, the sweet, pungent chiles are blended with the beef and then grilled to perfection.

As a result, the burger is addictively tasty and stands out due to the utilization of unique local ingredients. Warner began his legacy with a grill and a simple desire to provide people with something special and memorable. Today, he's reimagining Colorado cuisine and breathing fresh life into a region of the state that has long needed it.

Address: 132 N. Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Phone: 719.418.6223

Website: https://www.bingoburger.com/